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THE COMING REST

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 31, No. 20.

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THE COMING REST.

By W. E. Bliss

“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” Heb. iv, 9.
What a blessed promise is contained in these few words for the people of God. Often have I heard the words, “I wish I were in Heaven,” by those who were wearied by the cares and toils of this life. And well may we wish it, for “there is sweet rest above;” and if our desire be only strong enough, we certainly shall gain that rest.
Oh! that I might say something to cheer the hearts of those who are pressed down under heavy trials. Here are sweet words of promise to you. There remains a rest for the weary child of God. But a few short years at the longest, and your trials will be o’er. “For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Although your trials may be very great, and seem to be almost insurmountable, do not despond, do not permit them to have such weight upon your minds as to entirely disqualify you for usefulness. But strive to rise above them; lift up your heads and rejoice in the hope of salvation; cast all your cares upon God, for he careth for you. And his grace sustaining, you will finally outride the storms we have to pass through here. And in the end, receive a crown of life. May this be ours to enjoy.
W. E. BLISS.
Woodford Co., Ill.